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Sixteen inmates injured after lightning strikes US prison
Lightning struck an Ohio prison during severe weather in the state on Tuesday, injuring 16 inmates, one of which had to be airlifted to hospital.
US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador says
President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the third night in a row to give diplomacy more time, the US ambassador to the UN said.
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.
Canada signs landmark LNG energy deal with Germany
Canada has announced a landmark energy agreement with Germany that will see the first-ever long-term shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada to Europe in the coming years.
Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israeli soldiers and civilians, along both sides of the Lebanese border, and are now seen as the biggest threat there, as fighting continues six weeks into a supposed ceasefire.
Australia sues US giant 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
The Australian government is suing US manufacturing giant 3M for AU$2bn in damages (US$1.4bn; £1.1bn) over its alleged use of toxic "forever chemicals" in firefighting foam that contaminated dozens of defence bases across the country.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Union has imposed a €200m ($232m; £173m) fine on the Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for selling illegal products, such as dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers, on its platform.
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was removed from her role last month, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
Ousted BP chairman hits back at ‘lies’ about his behaviour
Albert Manifold says he does not accept the "lies" surrounding his behaviour after he was removed as chairman of BP earlier this week.
Young people out of work or training costing UK £125bn as report warns of ‘perfect storm’
Young people not in work, training or education is estimated to be costing the UK £125bn a year, with 16 to 24-year-olds facing a "perfect storm" of challenges, a review has found.
Canada signs landmark LNG energy deal with Germany
Canada has announced a landmark energy agreement with Germany that will see the first-ever long-term shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada to Europe in the coming years.
Jury considers verdict for man accused of plotting Taylor Swift concert attack
A jury in Austria has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a 21 year-old Austrian man, who has admitted plotting a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024.